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The Wall Street Journal

This piece references a study by Cornell researchers finding that about 46% of hotel guests said they expected to work out in a hotel fitness center during their stay – only 22% actually did. 

Bloomberg

This opinion piece on pay transparency references comments from Tae-Youn Park, associate professor in the ILR School. 

Insider

Bradford Bell, professor in strategic human resources, explains, “I think the bigger question is what’s leading to that resentment? I think in some cases, it may be the fact that organizations haven’t been transparent about how these decisions are made. Why are some employees allowed to work from home while others are required to come into the office?”

Forbes

“Since there is no cure or effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease to date, it is important for scientists to understand the underlying mechanisms of the disease,” says Nancy Ruiz-Uribe, PhD candidate in biomedical engineering. 

The Washington Post

“I keep rereading [the judge’s order] and saying, ‘This can’t be right,’” says Cathy Creighton, director of the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab.

The Guardian

“He’ll either need to dramatically reduce expenses, or significantly increase revenue, or both,” says Drew Pascarella, senior lecturer of finance. 

Christian Science Monitor

This piece provides an in-depth look at Cornell's Earth Source Heat project.

Associated Press

“To say that 98 terrorists made it into the U.S. is an exaggeration,” says Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law. “These 98 were all caught.” 

The New York Times

Tae-Youn Park, associate professor of human resource studies, says that salary disclosures in New York City will likely force managers to compare their salaries to those offered at other companies and may allow employees to feel empowered to confront their bosses. 

Reuters

Dr. Jay Varma, professor of population health sciences, says that it’s important everyone is up to date on their COVID and flu vaccines.

NPR

“Elected officials ... should not be able to ignore the preferences and needs of their constituents,” says Jamila Michener, associate professor of government and public policy. 

Newsweek

Corrie Moreau, professor of entomology, says, “the animals that do well with disturbance often hide underground and in tight crevices would probably survive and would also be the first to recolonize the blast site.”